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Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

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This source lists 28 tasks, including 21 marked Core and 7 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2025.

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Core · Task 21549 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.

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Core · Task 21550 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.

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Core · Task 21569 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.

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Core · Task 21565 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.

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Core · Task 21570 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.

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Core · Task 21564 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.

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Core · Task 21556 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.

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Core · Task 21552 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Collect and analyze relevant data to identify real estate market trends.

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Core · Task 21558 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.

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Core · Task 21577 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.

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Core · Task 21551 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.

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Core · Task 21566 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.

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Core · Task 21568 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.

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Core · Task 21567 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.

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Core · Task 21563 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.

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Core · Task 21571 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.

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Core · Task 21562 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.

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Core · Task 21572 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Estimate building replacement costs, using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.

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Core · Task 21573 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Draw land diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings.

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Core · Task 21560 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition.

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Core · Task 21574 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.

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Supplemental · Task 21555 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.

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Supplemental · Task 21553 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.

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Supplemental · Task 21561 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.

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Supplemental · Task 21575 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.

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Supplemental · Task 21578 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Determine taxability of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.

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Supplemental · Task 21554 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.

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Supplemental · Task 21559 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert

Explain real and personal property taxes to property owners.

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